BPS PO 2014 - Syllabus and Pattern
Hello Readers,
In last few days, we have received many queries regarding the syllabus of IBPS PO Exam.
Based on last few years exam pattern of IBPS and coupled with our insight - as to what
might come in the exam.
It is also advisable to the candidates that they must continuously refer to the syllabus at the
starting of the preparation and also while the preparation is going on.
The structure of the Examination which will be conducted on-line is as follows:
Sr.
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name of Tests
Maximum Marks
Reasoning
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
(with special reference
to Banking Industry)
Computer Knowledge
TOTAL
50
40
50
40
Duration
Composite time
of 2 hours
20
200
NOTE - Negative Marking of 1/4 marks
Below mentioned is the detailed syllabus of IBPS PO 2014 -
1. Reasoning Topic
Seating Arrangement
Tabulation
Logical Reasoning
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Input Output
Coding Decoding
Alphanumeric Series
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet
Test
Expected
Number
of
Question
s
10
5
5-10
5
5
0-5
5
0-5
0-5
Data Sufficiency
Coded Inequalities
Puzzle
0-5
5
5-7
2. English Language
Topic
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Fill in the blanks
Multiple Meaning/Error
Spotting
Paragraph Complete/
Sentence Correction
Para jumbles
Miscellaneous
Expected
Number of
Questions
10
10
0-5
0-5
5
5
5
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Topic
Simplification
Number Systems
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
& Averages
Profit & Loss
Mixtures & Alligations
Simple Interest &
Compound Interest & Surds
& Indices
Work & Time
Time & Distance
Mensuration Cylinder,
Cone, Sphere
Sequence & Series
Permutation, Combination
& Probability
Data Interpretation
Expected
Number of
Questions
5
3
3
2
1-2
1- 2
2
2
1-2
5
5
15
4. General Awareness Current Affairs
This would primarily focus on all news based items from various fields like sports, awards,
summits, new appointments, obituaries, Indian Defense, etc. Please be thorough with
newspaper, preferably "THE HINDU".
Banking Awareness
Indian Financial System Overview of Financial Markets (Money Market, Capital
Market, Forex Market, Credit Market), Financial Intermediaries involved (like investment
bankers, underwriters, stock exchanges, registrars, depositories, custodians, portfolio
managers, mutual funds, primary dealers, Authorised dealers, self regulatory organizations,
etc. Also read important committees and its recommendations.
History of Indian Banking Industry - (Pre Independence, Post Independence,
Nationalisation), Structure of Indian Banking, Types of Banks (Scheduled, Co-operatives),
categorisation of Bank (Pvt, PSU, Foreign), NHB, SIDBI, EXIM, NABARD, IDBI its role etc and
concept of NBFC.
Regulatory Bodies like RBI, (RBI History/ Functions/ Roles/) SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA,
FSDC, FMC etc its role functions and fact based details
Monetary & Credit Policies who decides, basis of change and its relation with
Inflation and other related issues & Inflation (Types) CRR/ SLR/ Repo/ Re-Repo/Bank Rate etc.
Budget Basics and Current Union Budget Discussion of Budget related
terminologies like GDP, Fiscal Deficit, Various kinds of taxes, Government revenue model and
spending etc. and discussion on Union Budget 2014. Also major pointers for Rail Budget and
Economic Survey to be read.
International Organisations/ Financial Institutions IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN
related agencies, recent development in them members heads etc functions, recent loans
given by them to India or any country in the world where Crisis is going on.
Capital Market & Money Market Concept, Types of Instruments they deal in like
(1. Call/Notice Money 2. Treasury Bills 3. Term Money, 4. Certificate of Deposit 5. Commercial
Papers or Capital Market Instruments like equity Shares, preference shares, or Debt segment
like Debentures etc also talk about Stock Exchanges in India and world.
Government Schemes All important schemes for ex. Bharat Nirman,
Swavlamban, Swabhiman , All schemes discussed in budget - the details like when was it
introduced, important facts related to same, budgetary allocation etc.
Abbreviations and Economic terminologies - Frequently discussed in newspaper
Other important concepts like BASEL, Micro Finance, Base Rate, Negotiable
Instruments, Credit Rating Agencies, Financial Inclusions, Teaser Rates, GAAR, Priority Sector
Lending and all other important concepts.
5. Computer Knowledge Modul
e No.
1
2
3
4
Details
Number System
History of Computers
Hardware
Software
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Database (introduction)
Communication (Basic
Introduction)
Networking (LAN, WAN)
Internet (Concept, History,
working environment,
Application)
Security Tools, Virus, Hacker
MS Windows & MS Office
Logic Gates
Disclaimer: All information given above - syllabus, probable questions are based on independent analysis
and evaluation made by BankersAdda. We do not take responsibility for any decision that might be taken,
based on this information.
All the best!!!
